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I Am On Augmentin For A Ear Sinus Infection And

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Posted on Fri, 7 Jun 2019
Question: I am on augmentin for a ear sinus infection and the pills are huge I swallowed one 36 hours ago that got stuck in my chest and I still feel like it's stuck there would it have dissolved by now or is it possibly still there and I need to get it removed? also would an antibiotic cause black stools? thank you so much doctor!!
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Answered by Dr. AJEET SINGH (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Acute sinusitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello......
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I'm Dr. Ajeet XXXXXXX

Your doubt that the pill is still stuck in your food pipe is unfounded. The pill might have hit the esophageal wall but the irritation must have persistent. The pill dissolves in a few minutes so no chances of it being there.

Common side effects of Augmentin are stomach upset, gas, diarrhea, clay-colored stools, and dark urine.

Black stools are not usually caused by it. However, there could be other reasons for it.

Here I would like you to share a few things.

What are your dietary habits?
Did you have any gastric ulcers in the past?
Do you smoke, do you take alcohol?
Are you taking some other medications especially Iron supplements?
You can also share a picture of the stool sample.

Waiting for your revert.
Take care.
Regards.

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I Am On Augmentin For A Ear Sinus Infection And

Brief Answer: Acute sinusitis Detailed Answer: Hello...... Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I'm Dr. Ajeet XXXXXXX Your doubt that the pill is still stuck in your food pipe is unfounded. The pill might have hit the esophageal wall but the irritation must have persistent. The pill dissolves in a few minutes so no chances of it being there. Common side effects of Augmentin are stomach upset, gas, diarrhea, clay-colored stools, and dark urine. Black stools are not usually caused by it. However, there could be other reasons for it. Here I would like you to share a few things. What are your dietary habits? Did you have any gastric ulcers in the past? Do you smoke, do you take alcohol? Are you taking some other medications especially Iron supplements? You can also share a picture of the stool sample. Waiting for your revert. Take care. Regards.